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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE PAY RATES FOR THE CREW LEADER POSITION FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SYEP)
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: 18,200.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
WHEREAS, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) provides State funds to the Department of Social Services (DSS) who in turn has an MOU with the Sullivan County Center for Workforce Development (CWD) to administer the New York State Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP); and
WHEREAS, SYEP is an important platform to introduce eligible youth in the workforce, help them acquire skills that can be used to improve school performance, and become responsible adults. These youth participants are supervised and taught by Crew Leaders; and
WHEREAS, CWD currently has budgeted four (4) Crew Leader positions and seeking to only fill three (3) of the positions budgeted in order to cover the salary and benefits needed. This is a six (6) week program for participants, but Crew Leaders may work additional weeks or hours if needed, at a pay rate of $25 per hour; and
WHEREAS, all funds, salaries and benefits are paid for through OTDA under the MOU with DSS which are made available and in effect from May 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby agrees to allow CWD to fill the three (3) positions at a pay rate of $25 per hour for an amount not to exceed the 2024 budgeted amount. All terms and conditions are contingent upon the County receiving the necessary funding allocations.
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